2011-2012 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Girl Guides of Canada, the organization of choice for girls and women, makes a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding so she can contribute responsibly to her community. Programs include Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders,and Rangers.  Girl Guides of Canada enables girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous, and to make a difference in the world.

Are you looking for something fun to do in your spare time? Do you and your friends like adventure? Do you like games in the outdoors? Would you like to go camping? Do you like singing fun songs round a campfire? Are you artistic? Would you like to do something for your family, your community, your Province, Country or the World? If you answered YES to any of these questions maybe you should find out more about Guiding and come and join over 8 million other females around the world who belong to this great movement.

OUR PROGRAMS

• Sparks (Ages 5-6): Sparks usually meet once a week for an hour.  Sparks is a fun program for the youngest members of our organization 

  In Sparks, girls are encouraged to try a bit of everything and begin discovering their individual skills and talents. Girls will make lots of new friends, start collecting badges and begin to learn all kinds of new skills in a safe and fun atmosphere.

• BROWNIES (ages 7-8): Brownie Units meet once a week, usually for an hour and a half.  Brownies is getting together for fun and friendship

  The hands-on Brownies program is all about encouraging girls to develop their own identity and positive relationships with others. Brownies gain confidence by learning skills that they can use in their daily lives and developing a commitment to their communities through service projects and special events. Programming covers everything from safety and healthy choices, science, technology and the arts, and Eco-awareness and camping.

• Guides (ages 9-11): Guide Units meet once a week, usually for two hours.  Guides is expanding knowledge, forging ahead in life.

  In Guides, girls start developing leadership abilities by making decisions about Unit activities, learning to organize events and teaching each other new skills. The Guide program includes activities that deal with cyber-safety, anti-bullying, self-esteem, health and fitness and environmental sustainability. Guides also have opportunities to take a stand on issues important to them and to make the world a better place through community service projects such tree planting and volunteering at local food banks - while still having tons of fun.

• Pathfinders (ages 12-14): Pathfinders meet once a week, usually for two hours.  Pathfinders is adventure and leadership for today's modern teens.

  The Pathfinder program allows girls to take the lead and become active in causes they believe in. Girls can apply for international trips, particularly to the Guiding World Centres in Mexico, England, Switzerland and India and lead activities for younger girls. Pathfinders also organize events and outings and are encouraged to explore new interests in diverse areas such as photography and web design, fashion and interior design, engineering, community safety, technology and more.

• Rangers (for young women ages 15-17):  Develop and use your leadership skills.

  The Ranger program addresses the challenges of today's young women and promotes leadership and community involvement through a flexible program that allows teens to create their own unique Guiding experience. Young women begin to explore career options and learn business skills in budgeting and finance. Rangers are also involved in active leadership opportunities like global development projects, can apply for Girl Guides of Canada scholarships and can volunteer as Junior Leaders.

If you would like to join girl guides, please visit our website for more information and to register, or email us!